1. Office of International Education and ESL Institute
University of Wisconsin - Stout
Office of International Education and ESL Institute
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OFFICE OF INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION
WHY STUDY ABROAD?
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MISSION, GOALS, OBJECTIVES
Mission Statement
The Office of International Education facilitates internationalization efforts on and off campus to prepare students for the global workforce and society.
Goals and Objectives
Advance education abroad opportunities that encompass experiential, innovative, and career-focused learning for the UW-Stout community
Cultivate institutional partnerships to foster global experiences for all UW-Stout stakeholders
Diversify our campus population through mindful recruitment of international students
Provide quality support services to international students, visiting scholars, and guests
Advance initiatives that foster intercultural and global competencies for students, faculty, staff and the local community
Provide quality English as a Second Language courses and support to facilitate international student success 
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4. INTERNATIONAL STUDENT SERVICES
315 International Students Countries
Who is an international student?
Orientation
Challenges (Student Perspective)
Admitting Students
Immigration Requirements

5. INTERNATIONAL STUDENT?
F-1 Visa Holders
(Generally Degree-Seeking)
J-1 Visa Holders
(Generally Non-Degree)
Non-citizens in the U.S. may be in the U.S. under many different visa types (employment-based, asylum, permanent resident, etc.). Immigration rules and regulations presented here pertain ONLY to F-1 and J-1 visa holders sponsored by UW-Stout.
DISCLAIMER

6. INT’L STUDENT ORIENTATION
Immigration regulations
Counseling Services
Housing and Student ID
Placement Testing
Employment and Involvement Opportunities
Bill Payment
Class Registration
Dean of Students and Law Enforcement
Student Health Services
APA overview and Research Resources
Shopping trips to Walmart
Potluck Dinner
Trip to Mall of America
Social Security Office

7. CHALLENGES (Student Perspective)
Major life transition period
Unfamiliarity with U.S. academic system/concepts (class attendance, daily assignments, approaching professors, sharing info/plagiarism, etc.)
Cultural adjustment
Language and communication (academic, social)
Career/major selection
In-country support system
Financial stress
Family pressure
Mental and physical health/safety
Diversity issues
Immigration regulations

8. Admitting Students
These requirements apply to all programs that admit international students:
Must be full-time, on-campus program
Must submit application to the school
Must provide proof of English proficiency
Must provide proof of sufficient funds to cover cost of study and living in U.S.

9. IMMIGRATION BASICS Maintain Full Course of Study
Four Exceptions (OIE approval required)
Make Normal Academic Progress
Work Only with Authorization
On-Campus
Curricular Practical Training
Optional Practical Training

10. EDUCATION ABROAD Study abroad statistics Why Study Abroad?
Program Options
Application & Program Director’s Involvement
Study Abroad Staff & Program Director Communication
Faculty Opportunities

11. STUDY ABROAD STATISTICS
Includes international semester & academic year, faculty-led international & domestic and National Student Exchange students : : : : : 388

12. WHY STUDY ABROAD? MEET A VARIETY OF PEOPLE LEARN A FOREIGN LANGUAGE
TAKE GE COURSES OR MAJOR SPECIFIC COURSES
BUILD YOUR RESUME
ENHANCE YOUR PORTFOLIO

13. PROGRAM OPTIONS
FACULTY LED (Intl. & Domestic) Study short-term with a UW-Stout Professor EXCHANGE Pay UW-Stout tuition DIRECT ENROLL Study in other unique locations NATIONAL STUDENT EXCHANGE Study in another U.S. state, its territories or Canada & pay UW-Stout tuition INTERNSHIPS Gain international work experience

14. APPLICATION & PD INVOLVMENT
Search and apply at uwstout.studioabroad.com by major, country, program, etc.
Students complete Proposal for Transferred Credits Form with PD
Students should provide course information (if available)
Contact us if you need links to overseas university programs, faculty, etc.
Advising
Walk-in Hours: Monday – Thursday 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Or by appointment

15. Study Abroad & PD Communication
Advance education abroad opportunities that encompass experiential, innovative, and career-focused learning for the UW-Stout community
Cultivate institutional partnerships to foster global experiences for all UW- Stout stakeholders
Internationalize the curriculum
Selecting preferred study abroad programs or universities
Establish preferred semester to study abroad
Establish International Studies Emphasis Component on Program Plan
International Visitors

16. Faculty Opportunities
Lead a study abroad program
Apply for the DAAD Strategic Partnership Grant at Hochschule Darmstadt (Germany)
Teach through the Wisconsin in Scotland program
Teach abroad with other partner universities